The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is recognizing two farms in Kent County for implementing appropriate pollution prevention practices. The program assists farmers to comply with state and federal environmental regulations and with Right to Farm practices. Technical assistance was provided by Rob Stein of the Ottawa Conservation District.

A West Michigan family recently watched the debut of the TV commercial starring them. The Dietrich family started farming in Conklin in the mid-1800s. Now, everone can see their local farm in Conklin, Michigan for a new McDonalds national commercial focusing on their apple farm. This is the 6th generation of farmers at the farm.

Michigan law requires that all dogs four months of age or older be licensed.

A dog license is considered late if your animal is 5 months of age or older and you have owned the dog longer than 30 days. Dog licenses are discounted for senior citizens, and if your dog has been spayed or neutered (See fees here). To qualify for senior prices a person has to be 62 years old at the time of purchase and provide proof of age.

The fees through March 1, 2013 range from $6-26. After March 1, the costs of licenses doubles.